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Empati
Answer the same question separately — then find out how alike you really think.
Play freeHow it works
- 1Type both names and keep one phone between you.
- 2A question appears and each of you answers it in secret.
- 3Both answers open at once — matched or not — and the last screen shows how in sync you are.
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About this game
About Empathy
Empathy is a matching game where everyone answers the same prompt at the same time. A prompt like "The first fruit that comes to mind" appears on screen. There's no right answer: you score by writing the same word as other people at the table. In other words, to win you have to guess what's going on in everyone else's head.
Who is it for?
With two players, the game ends with a match percentage, which makes it a sweet little test for couples and close friends. In bigger groups, you find out who has the best feel for the group. When you play with family or coworkers, the Food and Everyday packs bring prompts that everyone has something to say about.
How to play
Online room
- Create a room, pick a pack and share the code with your friends.
- When the prompt appears, type your answer secretly before time runs out.
- All answers are revealed at once. Every person who wrote the same thing as you earns you 1 point.
- With two players, you see your match percentage at the end. With more, the top scorer is named the most empathetic player.
One phone
One person reads the prompt aloud. Count to three and everyone says their answer at the same time. Anyone who says the same word counts as a match. Points are only kept in online rooms.
Rules
- Matching ignores capital letters, accents and extra spaces, so "Strawberry" and "strawberry" count as the same answer.
- An empty answer doesn't match anyone.
- Food, Everyday, Pop culture, Nature & travel and Flirting are free. Childhood, Money & work and Internet are locked.
Tips
- Write the most obvious answer, not the most creative one. In this game, the person who matches wins, not the one who surprises.
- Think about who you're playing with. A group that grew up in the same town has a different "first thing that comes to mind" than people from different cities.
- Stick to one word. "Red apple" and "apple" don't match.
Example prompts
- Which book does everyone pretend to read
- Where does a wallet go missing
- Which key wears out first
- Which dish do you cook without a recipe
- Which animal appears most in fairy tales
All prompts are on the Empathy questions page.
FAQ
How many players?
You need at least two. A free room fits eight people; rooms opened with Premium in the app hold up to twenty. In a two-player game, the result is shown as a match percentage.
Is it free?
It's free in your browser, and you don't need an account. Premium in the app unlocks the three locked packs.
Do I need a phone?
When you play online, everyone types their answer on their own device, so each person needs a phone, tablet or computer. In one-phone mode, answers are said out loud, so one screen is enough.